Trip from Ripley, MS to Oxford, MS

Drive Time

6h 29m

Distance

312.6 mi

503 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 17m ★

6 AM

6h 29m

8 AM

6h 54m

10 AM

6h 38m

12 PM

6h 36m

3 PM

6h 39m

5 PM

6h 53m

8 PM

6h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ripley, MS to Oxford, MS covers 312.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MS 7, I 55, MS 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.7 miles on MS 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

156.3 miles from Ripley, MS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 29m highway drive covering 312.6 miles, with most of the trip on MS 7 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.7 miles on MS 7.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MS 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 145.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MS 7 and I 55. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MS 15 / City Avenue South.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MS 15 / City Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (MS 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles (MS 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | MS 15 / City Avenue South

Turn right onto MS 15 / City Avenue South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

20.6 mi into trip | ~31m in | MS 30

Take the ramp onto MS 30 toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

22.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | MS 30

Take the exit onto MS 30 toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford

217 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

271.1 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Towns Along This Route

Between Ripley, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.

New Orleans

217 mi in | ~4h 22m | via I 55

Natchez

270.8 mi in | ~5h 20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MS 7	145.7 mi	2h 41m
I 55	71.6 mi	1h 19m
MS 30	32.5 mi	47m
US 84	22.7 mi	26m
City Avenue South	20.1 mi	29m
Gloster Road	6.5 mi	15m
Oxford-Meadville Road	6.3 mi	15m
Yap 3 Road	2.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: MS 7 — 145.7 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ripley, MS and Oxford, MS.

Start on West Walnut Street

457 ft · 22 sec · West Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto MS 15

20 mi · 29 min · City Avenue South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp onto MS 30

2.2 mi · 2 min · MS 30

Toward I-22 West, US 78 West: Memphis

Take the exit onto MS 30

0.2 mi · 38 sec · MS 30

Toward MS 30 West: West New Albany, Oxford

Turn left onto MS 30

30 mi · 44 min · MS 30

Take the ramp onto MS 30

143 ft · 11 sec · Mississippi Highway 30

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto MS 7

8.4 mi · 11 min · MS 7

Enter roundabout onto MS 7

124 ft · 1 sec · MS 7

Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

Continue on MS 7

36 mi · 41 min · MS 7

Toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

Take the exit onto MS 7

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · MS 7

Continue on I 55

18 mi · 21 min · I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

54 mi · 57 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Keep slight right at fork

409 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 84: South Brookhaven, Natchez

Merge onto US 84

23 mi · 26 min · US 84

Turn left onto MS 184

1.4 mi · 2 min · MS 184

Turn left onto US 98

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 98

Turn right onto Yap 3 Road

2.6 mi · 6 min · Yap 3 Road

Continue on Gloster Road

3.8 mi · 9 min · Gloster Road

At end of road, turn right onto Gloster Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Gloster Road

Continue on Oxford-Meadville Road

6.3 mi · 15 min · Oxford-Meadville Road

Arrive at destination

Oxford-Meadville Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.3 miles from Ripley, MS, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 156.3 miles or 3h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, MS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ripley, MS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ripley, MS

This is one driving day of about 312.6 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ripley, MS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on MS 7 for about 145.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.3 mi from Ripley, MS · 3h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

156 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Magee, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.3 miles from Ripley, MS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MS 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.7 miles.

Arriving in Oxford, MS

The final approach into Oxford, MS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oxford, MS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.79 one way

$95.58 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$52.42	$104.83
premium	$4.61	$56.74	$113.47
diesel	$5.64	$69.45	$138.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.8	1	$32.82	$15.00
Efficient EV	78.2	0	$27.35	$12.50
EV Truck/SUV	125	1	$43.76	$20.01

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Ripley, MS

Afternoon in Ripley on Monday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oxford, MS

Afternoon in Oxford on Monday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 29m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ripley, MS to Oxford, MS covers 312.6 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MS 7, I 55, MS 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.3 miles from Ripley, MS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Ripley, MS and Oxford, MS, road signs point toward New Orleans and Natchez.

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Trip from Ripley, MS to Oxford, MS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oxford, MS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ripley, MS

Oxford, MS

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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